In this Amish Christmas romance, Lizzie Ryder discovers that this holiday season could be her best friend's last. Will she find the comfort and love she desperately needs?

Never doubt in the darkness what God has shown you in the light. Amish Proverb Elsie Yoder can't forgive her sister, Katie, for leaving the community. Unable to let go of her sadness, she withdraws from her friends and family, nursing her feelings of betrayal.Gideon Lapp has held a special place in his heart for Elsie and longs to help her get through her troubles. Together they find comfort in their study of the Martyr's Mirror, a centuries-old book that describes their ancestors' sacrifices for their faith through years of persecution.As Elsie opens up and begins to put her trust in Gideon, she tells him about the harassment she and her sister received at the hands of some local men. When the men return and threaten the community, Elsie and Gideon must stand together to do what is right. But can Elsie learn to give grace and to humble herself to accept grace as well?

Torn between the affections of two men, will Emma's time away from home help her choose? Although promised to the widowed neighbor Zeb, Emma is considering leaving her Amish community to watch over her younger brother Mark when he leaves for Philadelphia to explore the outside world during his Rumspringa. There, she reconnects with her former beau Caleb, who protects the Amish teens, introducing them to his life evangelizing and helping the homeless. Unbeknownst to Emma, Caleb is glad for the opportunity to spend time with her and hopes to win her back. Struck by the power of evangelism and outreach, Emma begins to feel a draw to Caleb's way of life. When she doesn't return home when she promised, Zeb goes to the city to find her, forcing Emma to choose in which of their two worlds she really belongs. SERIES DESCRIPTION: Three young Amish women face overwhelming obstacles and must struggle to find out who they are and what they...

Enan Asher, forced into war to defend his faith and way of life, leaves his village and his love, Tirza. In a battle against the Romans, Enan is injured and left for dead. Alone, lost, and far from home, he finds refuge with a beautiful young woman and her father, who help him heal. But can he stop his heart from caring about the woman who desires more than a nurse-patient relationship? Meanwhile, with news nonexistent about Enan's survival, Tirza Korias struggles with her doubting faith in his return and resists temptations from another man. When the Romans invade her town, she is also forced to physically protect her family against the soldiers and fight for her life. Separated by their physical battles, can Enan and Tirza fight the tempting attractions that dare try to keep them apart?

Liz is a social worker with one of the roughest beats in Denver. Compassion for her clients and her spirited personality continue to get her into dangerous situations with one unhappy perpetrator after another. Officer Alex Demas has bailed Liz out of more than one messy situation, and has always been interested in her. He sees his opportunity when one of her clients is caught up in a drug ring.

In Book two of the Touch of Grace Series, Elsie Yoder can't forgive her sister for leaving the Amish community with the young man she was smitten with, and forcing her to deal with the locals alone who threaten them to leave. Can she work through her bitterness and humble herself enough to give and receive the grace she needs?From the AuthorAny one who has been harassed or knows someone who has been will appreciate this next story, Grace Given, about turning the other cheek, which is a humbling gesture to make when there is obvious mistreatment. To see how the Amish deal with such matters is always an amazing experience for me and I appreciate them more with each book I write. About the AuthorBeth Shriver received a degree in social work and psychology from the University of Nebraska. She worked as a caseworker for Boulder County Department of Social Services before starting a family. Beth's family live in Texas after moving from their first home in Colorado. She followed her passion and now writes fulltime.

Will setback and loss help Lucy learn the true meaning of Christian fellowship...and love? When a fire takes Lucy's livelihood and the life of her overbearing husband, she is on her own with a baby on the way. Overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of the farm, she goes to stay with her grandmother. There, she feels safe and gets to know Manny, a handsome widower who checks in on the ladies. Lucy's shy and gentle ways are appealing to Manny, but acceptinglove and affection comes hard for her. Will spending time withher grandmother's wise friends teach her the true meaning ofChristian fellowship and love?

After learning the truth about who she really is, can this prodigal daughter be accepted back into the safety and security of home? Annie Beiler seems to have it all—a loving family in a tight-knit Amish community and the affections of an attractive and respected young man. But when she learns that she was adopted after being found as an abandoned newborn, she sets out on a journey to find out who she is. Her father is strongly against her decision to leave, as it could mean Meidung, or excommunication from the community and even her family. But Annie knows she must find “the path that has her heart.” As Annie's search brings her into the fast-paced world of modern life, she is confronted with all of the temptations she was warned of. Can she make her way back to the order and security of her family? Or will she remain an outsider—torn between her two worlds?